The sweep grip options available depend on the handle and shaft you've chosen. To see grip availability by handle and shaft, use the following:
*Note: The options presented here for the Length Adjustment System apply to sweep oars produced from August 1, 2018 and later. If you are looking to purchase grips for a set of Ultralight sweeps that have the Length Adjustment System and were produced prior to August 1, 2018, the following grips are not compatible with your oars:
- Contoured Orange Rubber
- Ice Blue Rubber
- Azure Blue Rubber
- Smooth Black Rubber

Smooth Green Rubber
- Available on fixed composite handles and with our Length Adjustment System
- 32–39 mm outside hand diameter, depending on handle and shaft (see chart)
- 43 mm inside hand diameter
- Firm, smooth texture
- Most durable, easy to clean

Microfiber Suede
- Available with our Length Adjustment System only
- 37 mm outside hand diameter
- 40 mm inside hand diameter
- Soft, suede-like texture
- Adhesive-backed synthetic suede grip layer
- Easy and inexpensive to replace; no tools required
- Requires more frequent replacement than our other grip options

Wood Veneer
- Available with our Length Adjustment System only
- 39 mm outside hand diameter
- 41.5 mm inside hand diameter
- Real mahogany
- Surface can be sanded carefully for more texture
- Costs an additional $37 per oar

Blue Cellular Foam
- Available on fixed composite handles and with our Length Adjustment System
- 35–42 mm outside hand diameter, depending on handle and shaft (see chart)
- 46 mm inside hand diameter
- Soft feel with a firm, sponge-like texture
- Requires more frequent cleaning to retain grip properties

Contoured Orange Rubber
- Available with our Length Adjustment System only
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either smooth green, suede, wood veneer or blue cellular for your inside grip.
- 33.5 mm outside diameter
- Radial finger sized contours and brushed texture
- Firm, durable material


Ice Blue and Azure Blue Rubber
- Available with our Length Adjustment System only
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either smooth green, suede, wood veneer or blue cellular for your inside grip.
- 33.5 mm (ice blue) or 36 mm (azure blue) outside diameter
- Firm feel with longitudinal ribs
- Easy to clean

Black Rubber
- Available with our Length Adjustment System only
- Outside grip only
- You will need to choose either smooth green, suede, wood veneer or blue cellular for your inside grip.
- 35 mm outside diameter
- Firm, rubber texture
- Durable, does not show dirt
None or Bare Core
- 30–35 mm outside hand diameter, depending on handle and shaft (see chart)
- 38 mm inside hand diameter
- On adjustable composite handles, the bare core is the structural outside grip of our Length Adjustment System that allows for a 5 cm range of adjustment. The bare core is meant to be rowed with a grip, but we offer this option for people who plan to use their own or another manufacturer's grips on their oars.
Diameter Charts
Diameter Chart
Sweep Grip Diameters for Oars with Fixed Composite Handles | |||
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Grip | Outside Hand Diameter | Inside Hand Diameter | |
Green Rubber | 39 mm | 43 mm | |
Microfiber Suede | n/a | 40 mm | |
Wood Veneer | n/a | 41.5 mm | |
Blue Cellular | 42 mm | 46 mm | |
Bare/None | 32 mm | 38 mm |
Sweep Grip Diameters for Oars with the Length Adjustment System on Skinny or Ultralight Shafts | ||||
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Grip | Outside Hand Diameter | Inside Hand Diameter | ||
Green Rubber | Thin | 32 mm | 43 mm | |
Medium | 34.5 mm | 43 mm | ||
Thick | 37 mm | 43 mm | ||
Microfiber Suede | 37 mm | 40 mm | ||
Wood Veneer | 39 mm | 41.5 mm | ||
Blue Cellular Foam | 35 mm | 46 mm | ||
Contoured Orange Rubber | 33.5 mm | n/a | ||
Ice Blue Rubber | 33.5 mm | n/a | ||
Azure Blue Rubber | 36 mm | n/a | ||
Black Rubber | 35 mm | n/a | ||
Bare/None | Available upon request. |
Replacement Grips
Replacement sweep grips (inside and outside) and suede patches are also available for purchase separately if you need to replace the grips or suede grip material on an existing set of oars. Contact customer service for more information or to order. Replacement suede patches can be ordered by phone or in our online shop.